Control Systems Engineer

  • Full Time
  • Burton-on-Trent
  • £44000 - £54000 per annum GBP / Year

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Control & Systems Engineer
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: £44,000 – £54,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Control & Systems Engineer ready to take on exciting projects in a high-tech manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for a global leader in the Prestige and Ultra High-Performance industry, seeking a proactive and skilled individual to join their Engineering team.

About the Role:

As a Control & Systems Engineer, you’ll bring technical expertise to deliver and support high-tech projects and improvement programs. Working closely with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you’ll have hands-on involvement in designing, implementing, and optimizing control and software systems across the facility. You’ll be the go-to technical specialist on numerous systems, handling projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive engineering projects from concept to realization within deadlines and budgets
  • Offer top-notch, safe engineering support across production, quality, R&D, HSE, and IT functions
  • Develop control systems, troubleshoot, and improve operational efficiency
  • Work directly on machines and control systems, whether on the factory floor or in-office
  • Train and mentor colleagues, apprentices, and new team members
  • Liaise confidently with suppliers to specify or design required goods and services
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols to protect intellectual property

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Relevant qualification in industrial software or control systems engineering (HNC/HND or Degree level)
  • Proficiency in SCADA systems, particularly with PLC interfaces
  • Strong experience with Siemens S7 (Simatic Manager & TIA Portal), GEM 80, and AC/DC drive programming
  • Knowledge of SQL, Access database, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and organization skills
  • Ability to work flexibly under pressure, including occasional travel (international travel may be required)

Desirable:

  • Experience with WinCC Professional or WinCC Advanced
  • Fluency in a second language

Why Join Us?

This role offers more than just a job – it’s a chance to join a forward-thinking team in a dynamic industry, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Pension scheme with linked life insurance
  • Discount schemes, including tyres, bikes, and cars (salary sacrifice)
  • Employee assistance program, prize draws, and more!

If you’re ready to apply your expertise in control systems engineering to a challenging and rewarding position, apply now to make a difference in a globally recognized company known for its technical innovation and excellence.

To apply for this job please visit www.aplitrak.com.

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